The original Colt Government Model, the firearm that defined the 1911 pattern. Used by the US military from 1911 through 1985 and by countless civilian, law enforcement, and special operations users since. The benchmark against which all 1911s are measured. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .45 ACP Capacity: 7 Year introduced: 1911, USA Weight: 38.5 oz Overall length: 8.625" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Service, Military, Collection, Range